Red Sox Unveil New Extra-Base Hit Celebration

0:00It's March 27th. This is Boston Red Sox News today, powered by AI, your team, your update. The Boston Red Sox unveiled a fresh celebration for extra-base hits during their opening day win over the Cincinnati Reds. Prospect Marcelo Mayer kicked it off with a double into the left-field gap in the 7th inning as a pinch hitter, and he later scored the game-winning run. The move drew from a classic comedy sketch by Key and Peel called Hingle McCringle Berry's Excessive Celebration, adding some fun flair to big hits. Fans and players alike lit up over it, with Prospect Brayden Ward confirming on WEEI radio that the team practiced the routine back in spring, training. The Red Sox often tweaked their celebrations mid-season, like they've done for base hits in homers before, but they'll have to keep it tame to avoid any. Excessive Celebration Penalties from Umpires. As the season heats up, keep an eye on whether this one sticks around and spices up more victories.